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     Johann Jurgen Friede was born on 24 November 1835 at Hanover, Germany. He was the son of Johann Jürgen Friede and Catharine Dorothee Dierssen of Riestedt. Johann Jurgen Friede was baptized on 27 November 1835 at Evangelische Kirche, Molzen, Hannover, Germany.¹ He died on 14 April 1836 at Hanover, Germany. He was buried on 16 April 1836 at Evangelische Kirche, Molzen, Hanover, Germany.¹
     Johann Jurgen Friede was also known as Johann Jürgen.

     Johann Jurgen Friede was born on 8 August 1837 at Hanover, Germany. He was baptized on 9 August 1837 at Evangelische Kirche, Molzen, Hannover, Germany.¹ He was the son of Johann Jürgen Friede and Catharine Dorothee Dierssen of Riestedt. Johann Jurgen Friede died on 21 April 1838 at Hanover, Germany. He was buried on 24 April 1838 at Evangelische Kirche, Molzen, Hanover, Germany.¹
     Johann Jurgen Friede was also known as Johann Jürgen.

     Johann Friedrich Friede was born on 12 January 1844 at Hanover, Germany. He was the son of Johann Jürgen Friede and Catharine Dorothee Dierssen of Riestedt. Johann Friedrich Friede was baptized on 14 January 1844 at Evangelische Kirche, Molzen, Hannover, Germany.¹ He died on 16 January 1844 at Hanover, Germany. He was buried on 20 January 1844 at Evangelische Kirche, Molzen, Hanover, Germany.¹

     Catharine Dorothee Friede was born on 23 December 1846 at Hanover, Germany. She was the daughter of Johann Jürgen Friede and Catharine Dorothee Dierssen of Riestedt. Catharine Dorothee Friede was baptized on 27 December 1846 at Evangelische Kirche, Molzen, Hanover, Germany.¹ She died on 20 July 1857 at Hanover, Germany, at age 10. She was buried on 23 July 1857 at Evangelische Kirche, Molzen, Hanover, Germany.²

     Johann Jurgen Friede was born on 21 December 1850 at Hanover, Germany. He was the son of Johann Jürgen Friede and Catharine Dorothee Dierssen of Riestedt. Johann Jurgen Friede was baptized on 23 December 1850 at Evangelische Kirche, Molzen, Hannover, Germany.¹ He married Catharine Dorothee Elisabeth Meÿer on 30 October 1881 at Evangelische Kirche, Molzen, Hannover, Germany.¹ Johann Jurgen Friede died on 9 April 1920 at Hanover, Germany, at age 69. He died on 12 April 1920 at Evangelische Kirche, Molzen, Hanover, Germany, at age 69.²
     He lived in Haus No. 23, Molzen, Germany in the house called the "FRIEDE HOUSE".

     Arnold William Frederick Friede was born on 12 March 1900 at Reedsburg, Sauk, Wisconsin.¹ He was baptized at Reedsburg, Sauk, Wisconsin, after 12 March 1900. Religion: St. Peter's Lutheran Church. He was the son of William Henry Albert Friede and Louise Emille Augusta Schrank. Arnold William Frederick Friede married Adela Louise Magdalene Meyer, daughter of George Meyer and Marie Schumacher, on 4 April 1925. Arnold William Frederick Friede died on 29 July 1956 at died of a heart attack at age 56. He was buried after 29 July 1956 at St. Peter's Lutheran Cemetery, Reedsburg, Sauk, Wisconsin.²
     Arnold was baptized and confirmed at St. Peter's Lutheran Church, Reedsburg, and attended St. Peter's Christian Day School.During his younger years, he began working for his father who was in the construction business. He worked in Milwaukee and other places in Wisconsin. Later he went into partnership with his father, and with his brothers and brother-in-law. He worked in the construction and building trade all of his life. Adela was a housewife.³ Arnold William Frederick Friede was also known as William Fredrick Arnold. He was listed as a son in William Henry Albert Friede's household on the 1900 Census at Reedsburg, Sauk, Wisconsin.⁴ Arnold William Frederick Friede is listed as son on the census of 1 June 1905 in the household of William Henry Albert Friede at Reedsburg, Sauk, Wisconsin.⁵ Arnold William Frederick Friede was listed as a son in William Henry Albert Friede's household on the 1910 Census at Reedsburg, Sauk, Wisconsin; Living at 322 Oak Street.⁶ On 12 September 1918 at World War I Draft Registration, Sauk, Wisconsin. Arnold William Frederick Friede was listed as a son in William Henry Albert Friede's household on the 1920 Census at Reedsburg, Sauk, Wisconsin; Living at 625 Oak Street.⁷ Arnold William Frederick Friede was listed as the head of a family on the 1930 Census at Reedsburg, Sauk, Wisconsin; Living at 420 North Cork.⁸ On 12 October 1930 Reedsburg Men build air glider, including Arnold Friede. He was listed as the head of a family on the 1940 Census at Reedsburg, Sauk, Wisconsin; Living at 215 N. Dewey Ave. Living next door to W. H. Friede.⁹

     William Henry Friede was born on 4 March 1903 at Reedsburg, Sauk, Wisconsin.¹ He was the son of William Henry Albert Friede and Louise Emille Augusta Schrank. William Henry Friede married Catherine M. Fay, daughter of Matthew D. Fay and Addie H. Keeger, on 20 April 1928. William Henry Friede died on 3 June 1953 at Madison, Dane, Wisconsin, at age 50 William Friede obituary. He was buried after 3 June 1953 at St. Peter's Cemetery, Reedsburg, Sauk, Wisconsin.²
     He is listed as son on the census of 1 June 1905 in the household of William Henry Albert Friede at Reedsburg, Sauk, Wisconsin.³ William Henry Friede was listed as a son in William Henry Albert Friede's household on the 1910 Census at Reedsburg, Sauk, Wisconsin; Living at 322 Oak Street.⁴ William Henry Friede was listed as a son in William Henry Albert Friede's household on the 1920 Census at Reedsburg, Sauk, Wisconsin; Living at 625 Oak Street.⁵ William Henry Friede was listed as the head of a family on the 1930 Census at Chicago, Cook, Illinois.⁶ He lived on 1 April 1935 at Chicago, Cook, Illinois. He was listed as the head of a family on the 1940 Census at Reedsburg, Sauk, Wisconsin; Living at 225 N. Dewey Ave. Living next door to Arnold Friede.⁷

     Juanita Elizabeth Dorothy Friede was born on 2 January 1905 at Reedsburg, Sauk, Wisconsin. She was the daughter of William Henry Albert Friede and Louise Emille Augusta Schrank. Juanita Elizabeth Dorothy Friede married Otto Fredrick Denny, son of Frank Denny and Sophia Teresa Albrecht, on 26 June 1926 at Milwaukee, Milwaukee, Wisconsin. Juanita Elizabeth Dorothy Friede died on 9 August 1983 at Michigan at age 78 Residence: Kasson, Leelanau, Michigan.¹ She was buried after 9 August 1983 at Saint Philip Neri Catholic Church Cemetery, Empire, Leelanau, Michigan.
     Juanita Elizabeth Dorothy Friede was also known as Tomey. She obtained US Social Security Card at Michigan; last residence Maple City, Leelanau, Michigan. Friede sisters photo - Amanda, Louise, Frieda, Juanita. She is listed as daughter on the census of 1 June 1905 in the household of William Henry Albert Friede at Reedsburg, Sauk, Wisconsin.² Juanita Elizabeth Dorothy Friede was listed as a daughter in William Henry Albert Friede's household on the 1910 Census at Reedsburg, Sauk, Wisconsin; Living at 322 Oak Street.³ Juanita Elizabeth Dorothy Friede was listed as a daughter in William Henry Albert Friede's household on the 1920 Census at Reedsburg, Sauk, Wisconsin; Living at 625 Oak Street.⁴ Juanita Elizabeth Dorothy Friede was listed as a servant for the J.A. Carroll family on the 1920 Census at Excelsior, Sauk, Wisconsin.⁵ As of 26 June 1926,her married name was Denny. She was listed as wife in Otto Fredrick Denny's household on the 1930 Census at Milwaukee, Milwaukee, Wisconsin.⁶ Juanita Elizabeth Dorothy Friede was listed as wife in Otto Fredrick Denny's household on the 1940 Census at Empire, Leelanau, Michigan.⁷ Juanita Elizabeth Dorothy Friede witnessed the burial of William Henry Friede after 3 June 1953 at St. Peter's Cemetery, Reedsburg, Sauk, Wisconsin.⁸ On 13 June 1953 at Milwaukee, Milwaukee, Wisconsin, Mr and Mrs Otto Denny and daughter, Donna, attended the funeral of Mrs. Denny's brother (William Henry Friede) in Milwaukee, last week 13 June 1953.

     Frieda Marie Friede was born on 15 February 1907 at Reedsburg, Sauk, Wisconsin. She was the daughter of William Henry Albert Friede and Louise Emille Augusta Schrank. Frieda Marie Friede married Macy James Lockhart, son of Macy Hemphill Lockhart and Pearl Abigail Wait, on 5 December 1931 at Lutheran Church, Milwaukee, Wisconsin. Frieda Marie Friede died in November 1992 at Sterling, Whiteside, Illinois, at age 85. She was buried in November 1992 at Oak Knoll Memorial Park Cemetery, Sterling, Whiteside, Illinois.
     Twin with Frederick Friede. Frieda's husband Macy was an Electrical Engineer for Northwestern Wire & Steel in Sterling, Ill. for 27 years. Before that he was a self-employed farmer. Frieda lived in Sterling, Ill. where she was active in church organizations.¹ She obtained US Social Security Card at Illinois. Friede sisters photo - Amanda, Louise, Frieda, Juanita. She was listed as a daughter in William Henry Albert Friede's household on the 1910 Census at Reedsburg, Sauk, Wisconsin; Living at 322 Oak Street.² Frieda Marie Friede was listed as a daughter in William Henry Albert Friede's household on the 1920 Census at Reedsburg, Sauk, Wisconsin; Living at 625 Oak Street.³ Frieda Marie Friede was listed as lodger with the Richard Townsend family on the 1930 Census at Reedsburg, Sauk, Wisconsin.⁴ As of 5 December 1931,her married name was Lockhart. She was listed as wife in Macy James Lockhart's household on the 1940 Census at Fulton, Whiteside, Illinois.⁵

     Frederick Henry William Friede was born on 15 February 1907 at Reedsburg, Sauk, Wisconsin.¹ He was the son of William Henry Albert Friede and Louise Emille Augusta Schrank. Frederick Henry William Friede married Mary Elizabeth Seymour, daughter of Merton Eugene Seymour and Blanche Alma Jeffries, on 4 April 1937 at Methodist Church, Baraboo, Sauk, Wisconsin. Frederick Henry William Friede died on 20 June 1956 at Reedsburg, Sauk, Wisconsin, at age 49 Fred H Friede obituary. He was buried after 20 June 1956 at St. Peter's Lutheran Church, Reedsburg, Sauk, Wisconsin.²
     Frederick was born a twin, his sister being Frieda Mary (Mrs. Macy Lockhart). Fred was in the construction business most of his life, and was also a former member of the Police and Fire Commission in Reedsburg.³ He obtained US Social Security Card at Wisconsin. He was listed as a son in William Henry Albert Friede's household on the 1910 Census at Reedsburg, Sauk, Wisconsin; Living at 322 Oak Street.⁴ Frederick Henry William Friede was listed as a son in William Henry Albert Friede's household on the 1920 Census at Reedsburg, Sauk, Wisconsin; Living at 625 Oak Street.⁵ Frederick Henry William Friede was listed as the head of a family on the 1940 Census at Reedsburg, Sauk, Wisconsin.⁶

     Louise Martha Friede was born on 19 February 1909 at Reedsburg, Sauk, Wisconsin. She was the daughter of William Henry Albert Friede and Louise Emille Augusta Schrank. Louise Martha Friede married Chancey Henry Mylrea, son of Harrison Duncan Mylrea and Emma Hoefs, on 24 September 1927 at Evangelical Lutheran Church, Portage, Columbia, Wisconsin. Louise Martha Friede died on 9 October 1993 at Reedsburg, Sauk, Wisconsin, at age 84 Louise M (Friede) Mylrea obituary. She was buried after 9 October 1993 at St. Peter's Lutheran Church, Reedsburg, Sauk, Wisconsin.¹
     She obtained US Social Security Card at Wisconsin; last residence Argonne, Forest, Wisconsin. Friede sisters photo - Amanda, Louise, Frieda, Juanita. She was listed as a daughter in William Henry Albert Friede's household on the 1910 Census at Reedsburg, Sauk, Wisconsin; Living at 322 Oak Street.² Louise Martha Friede was listed as a daughter in William Henry Albert Friede's household on the 1920 Census at Reedsburg, Sauk, Wisconsin; Living at 625 Oak Street.³ As of 24 September 1927,her married name was Mylrea. Louise Martha Friede was listed as wife in Chancey Henry Mylrea's household on the 1930 Census at New Haven, Adams, Wisconsin; living next door to Lester Mylrea.⁴ Louise Martha Friede was listed as wife in Chancey Henry Mylrea's household on the 1940 Census at Winfield, Sauk, Wisconsin.⁵

     Charles LeRoy McClain was born on 26 August 1884 at Paris, Grant, Wisconsin.^1,2 He was the son of George Henry McClain and Laura Chadwick. Charles LeRoy McClain married Mary May Kreiser, daughter of Henry Godfrey Kreiser and Mary Catherine Ames, in 1905. Charles LeRoy McClain died on 7 February 1953 at Finley, Henry, Iowa, at age 68 Charles LeRoy McClain obituary; "Grant County, WI Burials from the Dubuque County, Iowa Death Records starting 1941" copied by Karen Reese. These included: "McClain, Charles Leroy, 68yr, married, stone mason Dubuque Packing Co, born 24 Aug 1884 Wisconsin; parents: George McClain & Laura Shadrick; died 7 Feb 1953 Finley; lived 1486 West 3rd, Dubuque; coronary occlusion; informant: Mary M. McClain; buried 10 Feb 1953 Cornelia. Volume 4 page 16 #10102." He was buried on 10 February 1953 at Mt. Zion (Cornelia) Cemetery, Cornelia, Grant, Wisconsin, Wife Mary May Kreiser McClain is buried in Saint Andrews Cemetery, Grant county, Wisconsin.
     Charles LeRoy McClain was also known as Charlie. Charles LeRoy McClain was also known as Charley Lee. Charles LeRoy McClain was also known as Charley Le Roy. He is counted on the census of 20 June 1895 in the household of George Henry McClain at Platteville, Grant, Wisconsin; 4 males and 1 female in the household.³ Charles LeRoy McClain was listed as a son in George Henry McClain's household on the 1900 Census at Paris, Grant, Wisconsin.⁴ Charles LeRoy McClain is listed as son on the census of 1 June 1905 in the household of George Henry McClain at Paris, Grant, Wisconsin.⁵ Charles LeRoy McClain was listed as the head of a family on the 1910 Census at Paris Twp, Grant, Wisconsin.⁶ On 12 September 1918 at Grant, Wisconsin, World War I Draft Registration. He was listed as the head of a family on the 1920 Census at Paris Twp, Grant, Wisconsin.⁷ He appeared on the census of 1 January 1925 at Dubuque, Dubuque, Iowa. In October 1929 at Grant, Wisconsin, Potosi Couple Hosts to Friends, Relatives. He was listed as the head of a family on the 1930 Census at Julien, Dubuque, Iowa; living at 2005 Washington Street.⁸ In September 1930 at Potosi, Grant, Wisconisn, Henry Krieser (Kreiser) family reunion. He was listed as the head of a family on the 1940 Census at Dubuque, Dubuque, Iowa.⁹ On 27 April 1942 at WWII Registration, Dubuque, Iowa.

     Willard Bliss Mcclain was born at Paris, Grant, Wisconsin, on 17 November 1891. He was the son of George Henry McClain and Laura Chadwick. Willard Bliss Mcclain married Anna Barbara Maring, daughter of Michael Maring and Elizabeth Lebben, on 7 January 1913. Willard Bliss Mcclain died on 3 February 1956 at age 64 Willard McClain, 64, obituary. He was buried after 3 February 1956 at Cuba City Cemetery, Cuba City, Grant, Wisconsin, presumably Mount Pleasant Cemetery.
     He is counted on the census of 20 June 1895 in the household of George Henry McClain at Platteville, Grant, Wisconsin; 4 males and 1 female in the household.¹ Willard Bliss Mcclain was listed as a son in George Henry McClain's household on the 1900 Census at Paris, Grant, Wisconsin.² Willard Bliss Mcclain is listed as son on the census of 1 June 1905 in the household of George Henry McClain at Paris, Grant, Wisconsin.³ Willard Bliss Mcclain was listed as a hired man in Engelbert Reuter's household on the 1910 Census at Paris, Grant, Wisconsin.⁴ On 5 June 1917 at World War I Draft Registration Cards, Grant, Wisconsin. Willard Bliss Mcclain was listed as the head of a family on the 1880 Census at Smelser, Grant, Wisconsin.⁵ He was listed as the head of a family on the 1930 Census at Smelser, Grant, Wisconsin.⁶ He was educated in 1940 at through 8th grade. He was listed as the head of a family on the 1940 Census at Smelser, Grant, Wisconsin.⁷ On 27 April 1942 at WWII Registration, Grant, Wisconsin. He witnessed the marriage of Marian Elizabeth Bogue and LeRoy Joseph McClain on 23 May 1944; Marian Bogue - LeRoy McClain wedding announcement.

     John McClain Jr. was born at Grant, Wisconsin, on 1 October 1853. He was the son of John McClain Sr. and Ann Rupp. John McClain Jr. married Grace Thurtell, daughter of Edward Brookes Thurtell and Amy Burns, on 30 June 1881 at Grant, Wisconsin.¹ John McClain Jr. died on 15 April 1937 at Bigford District, Saskatchewan, Canada, at age 83 John McClain, 83, obituary. He was buried after 15 April 1937 at Bigford Cemetery, Swift Current, Saskatchewan, Canada.
     John, born in Grant county in 1853, married Miss Grace Thurtell, and lives on his farm and cattle ranch in South Dakota. They have five children. He and Grace Thurtell were photo. John McClain Jr. was listed in John McClain Sr.'s household on the 1860 Census at Paris, Grant, Wisconsin.² John McClain Jr. was listed in John McClain Sr.'s household on the 1870 Census at Paris, Grant, Wisconsin.³ John McClain Jr. was listed as a son in John McClain Sr.'s household on the 1880 Census at Paris, Grant, Wisconsin.⁴ John McClain Jr. migrated in 1886 to . He was listed as the head of a family on the 1900 Census at Sturgis, Meade, South Dakota.⁵ He was listed as the head of a family on the 1910 Census at Daviston, Perkins, South Dakota.⁶ He appeared on the census of 1916 at Swift Current, Saskatchewan, Canada, living next door to son-in-law William Palmer.

     Mary Harriet McClain was born in March 1857 at Grant, Wisconsin. She was the daughter of John McClain Sr. and Ann Rupp. Mary Harriet McClain married David Parish Wilson, son of John L. Wilson and Lucinda J. Rister, on 19 March 1874 at Jamestown, Grant, Wisconsin.¹ Mary Harriet McClain died on 4 January 1948 at Galena, Illinois, at age 90 Mrs. Mary (McClain) Wilson, 90, obituary. She was buried after 4 January 1948 at Calvary Cemetery, Platteville, Grant, Wisconsin.
     She was listed in John McClain Sr.'s household on the 1860 Census at Paris, Grant, Wisconsin.² Mary Harriet McClain was listed in John McClain Sr.'s household on the 1870 Census at Paris, Grant, Wisconsin.³ As of 19 March 1874,her married name was Wilson. Mary Harriet McClain was listed as wife in David Parish Wilson's household on the 1880 Census at Paris, Grant, Wisconsin.⁴ Mary Harriet McClain is counted on the census of 20 June 1895 in the household of David Parish Wilson at Platteville, Grant, Wisconsin; household includes 3 males and 2 females; all born in the United States. Mary Harriet McClain was listed as wife in David Parish Wilson's household on the 1900 Census at Paris, Grant, Wisconsin.⁵ Mary Harriet McClain is listed as wife on the census of 1 June 1905 in the household of David Parish Wilson at Paris, Grant, Wisconsin; living next door to Roy Wilson.⁶ Mary Harriet McClain had 3 with 3 living in 1910 children. She was listed as wife in David Parish Wilson's household on the 1910 Census at Platteville, Grant, Wisconsin.⁷ Mary Harriet McClain was listed as wife in David Parish Wilson's household on the 1920 Census at Platteville, Grant, Wisconsin; listed as John Wilson.⁸ Mary Harriet McClain was listed as the head of a family on the 1930 Census at Platteville, Grant, Wisconsin; living next door to Rufus Heer.⁹ She was listed as the head of a family on the 1940 Census at Platteville, Grant, Wisconsin.¹⁰

     Margaret Catherine McClain was born at Paris, Grant, Wisconsin, on 21 July 1859. She was the daughter of John McClain Sr. and Ann Rupp. Margaret Catherine McClain married Silas Samuel VanNatta, son of Samuel A. VanNatta and Mary Jane Cook, on 20 August 1878 at Platteville, Grant, Wisconsin.¹ Margaret Catherine McClain died on 8 January 1947 at Platteville, Grant, Wisconsin, at age 87.
     Margaret Catherine McClain also went by the name of Maggie. Margaret Catherine McClain was also known as Margaret Katherine. She was listed in John McClain Sr.'s household on the 1860 Census at Paris, Grant, Wisconsin.² Margaret Catherine McClain was listed in John McClain Sr.'s household on the 1870 Census at Paris, Grant, Wisconsin.³ As of 20 August 1878,her married name was Vannatta.¹ As of 20 August 1878,her married name was Van Natta.¹ Margaret Catherine McClain was listed as wife in Silas Samuel VanNatta's household on the 1880 Census at Jamestown, Grant, Wisconsin.⁴ Margaret Catherine McClain was listed as wife in Silas Samuel VanNatta's household on the 1900 Census at Harrison, Grant, Wisconsin.⁵ Margaret Catherine McClain was listed as wife in Silas Samuel VanNatta's household on the 1910 Census at Platteville, Grant, Wisconsin.⁶ Margaret Catherine McClain was listed as wife in Silas Samuel VanNatta's household on the 1920 Census at Platteville, Grant, Wisconsin.⁷ Margaret Catherine McClain was listed as the head of a family on the 1930 Census at Platteville, Grant, Wisconsin.⁸ She was listed as the head of a family on the 1940 Census at Platteville, Grant, Wisconsin.⁹

     Albert McClain was born at Paris, Grant, Wisconsin, in June 1861. He was the son of John McClain Sr. and Ann Rupp. Albert McClain married Alice Tyack Richards, daughter of William B. Richards and Mary Jane Tyack, on 18 May 1887 at Wisconsin. Albert McClain was buried in 1946 at Candler Cemetery, Candler, Marion, Florida. He died in 1946 at Marion, Florida.¹
     Albert, born in 1861, married Miss Alice Richards, of British Hollow, and lives in South Dakota, where he does an extensive business as a horse dealer, buying for the eastern markets. They have two children. He was listed in John McClain Sr.'s household on the 1870 Census at Paris, Grant, Wisconsin.² Albert McClain was listed as a son in John McClain Sr.'s household on the 1880 Census at Paris, Grant, Wisconsin.³ Albert McClain was listed as the head of a family on the 1900 Census at Whitewood, Lawrence, South Dakota.⁴ He was listed as the head of a family on the 1910 Census at Precinct 25 (Candler), Marion, Florida.⁵ He was listed as the head of a family on the 1920 Census at Candler, Marion, Florida.⁶ He was listed as the head of a family on the 1930 Census at Candler, Marion, Florida.⁷

     Charles McClain was born on 23 April 1864 at Paris, Grant, Wisconsin. He was the son of John McClain Sr. and Ann Rupp. Charles McClain died on 26 April 1879, at age 15. He was buried after 26 April 1879 at Mount Zion Cemetery (aka Cornelia Cemetery), Cornelia, Grant, Wisconsin, 15y 3d.
     Charles McClain was also known as Charlie. He was listed in John McClain Sr.'s household on the 1870 Census at Paris, Grant, Wisconsin.¹

     Laura McClain was born on 20 May 1866 at Cornelia, Grant, Wisconsin. She was the daughter of John McClain Sr. and Ann Rupp. Laura McClain married Antone J. Rupp, son of John Rupp Jr. and Elizabeth Winter, on 5 February 1889. Laura McClain died on 14 August 1938 at Cornelia, Grant, Wisconsin, at age 72 Mrs Laura (McClain) Rupp obituary; also reported as South Dakota. She was buried after 14 August 1938 at Mt. Zion Cemetery, Cornelia, Grant, Wisconsin.
     Laura McClain was also known as Lora. She was listed in John McClain Sr.'s household on the 1870 Census at Paris, Grant, Wisconsin.¹ Laura McClain was listed as a daughter in John McClain Sr.'s household on the 1880 Census at Paris, Grant, Wisconsin.² Laura McClain witnessed the marriage of George Henry McClain and Laura Chadwick on 4 July 1883 at Jamestown, Grant, Wisconsin; Conducted by Frank Lyster, of Jamestown, Wisconsin, Justice of the Peace.³ As of 5 February 1889,her married name was Rupp. Laura McClain was listed as wife in Antone J. Rupp's household on the 1900 Census at Harrison Town, Grant, Wisconsin.⁴ Laura McClain was listed as the widowed head of a family on the 1910 Census at Harrison, Grant, Wisconsin.⁵ She was listed as the widowed head of a family on the 1920 Census at Harrison, Grant, Wisconsin.⁶ She was listed as widowed mother in Archie J. Rupp's household on the 1930 Census at Paris, Grant, Wisconsin.⁷ In September 1930 at Potosi, Grant, Wisconisn, Henry Krieser (Kreiser) family reunion.

     Edward McClain was born at Paris, Grant, Wisconsin, on 8 July 1868. He was the son of John McClain Sr. and Ann Rupp. Edward McClain married Mary Magdalena Schalk, daughter of Frank Schalk and Madgdalene Mary Stuer, on 6 January 1905 at Grant, Wisconsin.¹ Edward McClain died on 5 June 1931 at age 62 Platteville Farmer commits suicide - Edward McClain; also reported as 07 Jun 1931. He was buried after 5 June 1931 at Mt. Zion (Cornelia) Cemetery, Cornelia, Grant, Wisconsin.
     Edward, born July 8, 1868, had a good education in the high school at Valparaiso, was for some eight or ten years a miner in Colorado, and now lives at Deadwood, S. Dak. He was listed in John McClain Sr.'s household on the 1870 Census at Paris, Grant, Wisconsin.² Edward McClain was listed as a son in John McClain Sr.'s household on the 1880 Census at Paris, Grant, Wisconsin.³ Edward McClain migrated circa 1890 at Wisconsin to to . He migrated circa 1901 at miner in Colorado for 10 years then to . He is listed as son on the census of 1 June 1905 in the household of John McClain Sr. at Paris, Grant, Wisconsin.⁴ Edward McClain was listed as the head of a family on the 1910 Census at Paris, Grant, Wisconsin; living next door to George Hoadley.⁵ He was listed as the head of a family on the 1920 Census at Harrison, Grant, Wisconsin.⁶ He was listed as the head of a family on the 1930 Census at Harrison, Grant, Wisconsin.⁷

     Henry McClain was born on 13 September 1869 at Paris, Grant, Wisconsin, also reported as Sep 1870. He was the son of John McClain Sr. and Ann Rupp. Henry McClain married Hattie Mae Withrow, daughter of John T. Withrow and Margaret Jane Wilson, on 15 January 1901 at Grant, Wisconsin.¹ Henry McClain died in April 1937 at Platteville, Grant, Wisconsin, at age 67 Henry McClain obituary. He was buried in April 1937 at Greenwood Cemetery, Grant, Wisconsin.
     Henry, born at the present family home in September, 1870, went to the Alaska gold fields in 1895, making three journeys to that region, and met with a rich reward for all his privations and perils. The young man returned in 1899, and is now a resident of his father's home. He was listed as a son in John McClain Sr.'s household on the 1880 Census at Paris, Grant, Wisconsin.² Henry McClain is counted on the census of 20 June 1895 in the household of John McClain Sr; household includes 3 males, 2 females; all born in the United States. Henry McClain migrated in March 1896 at Wisconsin to, Alaska, date of locating to Alaska: Mar 1896 (from 1900 census). He was listed as a miner on the 1900 Census at Gold Creek, Southern Supervisors District, Alaska; near Juneau; name of institution: Ebuer Gold Mine (Quartz); post office address at home: Dickeyville, Wis; single; occupation at home: farming; occupation in Alaska: miner.³ He migrated in 1900 at Alaska to, Wisconsin. He appeared on the census of 1 June 1905 at Paris, Grant, Wisconsin.⁴ He was listed as the head of a family on the 1910 Census at Paris Twp, Grant, Wisconsin.⁵ He was listed as the head of a family on the 1920 Census at Pine Street, Platteville, Grant, Wisconsin; Living on Pine Street.⁶ He was listed as the head of a family on the 1930 Census at Platteville, Grant, Wisconsin.⁷

     Thomas McClain was born at Paris, Grant, Wisconsin, on 3 January 1871; also reported as 7 Nov 1872. He was the son of John McClain Sr. and Ann Rupp. Thomas McClain died on 11 July 1888 at Grant, Wisconsin, at age 17; 15y 8mo 4d.¹ He was buried after 11 July 1888 at Mt. Zion (Cornelia) Cemetery, Harrison, Grant, Wisconsin.
     Thomas McClain was also known as McLain. He was listed as a son in John McClain Sr.'s household on the 1880 Census at Paris, Grant, Wisconsin.²

     Anna McClain was born at Paris, Grant, Wisconsin, in July 1875; 1900 census lists birth as April 1876. She was the daughter of John McClain Sr. and Ann Rupp. Anna McClain married George W. Woodrome, son of William A. Woodrome and Harriet C. Quinn, on 20 June 1898 at Grant, Wisconsin, also reported as 22 May 1898.¹ Anna McClain was buried in March 1963 at Bald Hill Cemetery, Bald Hill, Jefferson, Illinois.² She died on 1 March 1963 at Mt. Vernon, Illinois, at age 87 Mrs. Anne Woodrome, 87, of 101 south 26th street died at noon friday at Good Samaritan Hospital. Funeral services will be held at ?:00 p.m. Sunday at the Fry Funeral Home in Waltonville with Herbert Wilson officiating. Burial will be in Bald Hill Cemetery, west of Waltonville. The body will lie in state at the Fry Funeral Home where friends may call after 4:00 p.m. today. Mrs. Woodrome was born July ?0, 1875, in Potosi, Wis., the daughter of John and Anna (Rupp) McClain. On June 21, 1898 at Potosi she was married to George W. Woodrome, who preceded her in death in 1955. She was also preceded in death by a daughter and 11 brothers and sisters. Survivors include one son, Archie Woodrome of Mt. Vernon; two daughters, Mrs. Lee R. Lyons of this city and Mrs. Henry Schroeder of Carbondale; nine grandchildren; 14 great-grandchildren; and one great-great-grand child. Mrs. Woodrome was a member of the Central Church of Christ.
     Anna McClain was also known as Annie. Anna McClain was also known as Anne. Anna McClain was also known as Ann. She was listed as a daughter in John McClain Sr.'s household on the 1880 Census at Paris, Grant, Wisconsin.³ Anna McClain is counted on the census of 20 June 1895 in the household of John McClain Sr; household includes 3 males, 2 females; all born in the United States. As of 20 June 1898,her married name was Woodrome.¹ Anna McClain was listed as wife in George W. Woodrome's household on the 1900 Census at Bald Hill, Jefferson, Illinois.⁴ Anna McClain was listed as wife in George W. Woodrome's household on the 1910 Census at Bald Hill, Jefferson, Illinois.⁵ Anna McClain was listed as wife in George W. Woodrome's household on the 1920 Census at Bald Hill, Jefferson, Illinois.⁶ Anna McClain was listed as a daughter in George W. Woodrome's household on the 1930 Census at Bald Hill, Jefferson, Illinois.⁷ On 6 July 1950 Mr and Mrs Albert McClain and family of Dubuque, Iowa spent part of last week with Mr and Mrs George Woodrome. Mr McClain is a nephew of Mrs George Woodrome. Mt Vernon Register-News (Mt Vernon, IL). In August 1952 at Illinois Mr. and Mrs. George McClain and daughter and Mrs. Ida McClain of Potosi, Wis., were breakfast guests of Mr. and Mrs. George Woodrome Monday.

     Archibald John McClain was born on 2 April 1882 at Paris, Grant, Wisconsin. He was the son of John McClain Sr. and Ann Rupp. Archibald John McClain married Elizabeth Ida Kreiser, daughter of Henry Godfrey Kreiser and Mary Catherine Ames, in 1909. Archibald John McClain died on 15 November 1949 at at home, Grant, Wisconsin, at age 67 Arch McClain, 67, obituary. He was buried after 15 November 1949 at Mt. Zion (Cornelia) Cemetery, Harrison, Grant, Wisconsin.
     Archibald John McClain was also known as Arch. Archie, born in April 1882, was a student in the Normal, preparing at Platteville for a teacher's career, and is now at home. Archibald John McClain was also known as Archie. He was listed as a son in John McClain Sr.'s household on the 1900 Census at Paris Twp, Grant, Wisconsin.¹ Archibald John McClain is listed as son on the census of 1 June 1905 in the household of John McClain Sr. at Paris, Grant, Wisconsin.² Archibald John McClain was listed as the head of a family on the 1910 Census at Paris Twp, Grant, Wisconsin.³ On 12 September 1918 at Grant, Wisconsin, World War I Draft Registration. He was listed as the head of a family on the 1920 Census at Platteville Twp, Grant, Wisconsin.⁴ In October 1929 at Grant, Wisconsin, Potosi Couple Hosts to Friends, Relatives. He was listed as the head of a family on the 1930 Census at Paris, Grant, Wisconsin.⁵ In September 1930 at Potosi, Grant, Wisconisn, Henry Krieser (Kreiser) family reunion. He was educated in 1940 at through 1 year of college. He was listed as the head of a family on the 1940 Census at Paris, Grant, Wisconsin; living next door to Lavern McClain.⁶

     Grace Thurtell was born on 26 March 1859 at Grant County, Wisconsin. She was the daughter of Edward Brookes Thurtell and Amy Burns. Grace Thurtell married John McClain Jr., son of John McClain Sr. and Ann Rupp, on 30 June 1881 at Grant, Wisconsin.¹ Grace Thurtell died on 13 March 1926 at Bison, Perkins, South Dakota, at age 66. She was buried after 13 March 1926 at Bison Cemetery, Perkins, South Dakota.
     She The entry about Ransom B. Folts in the 1901 Biographical Sketch Book of Grant County, Wisconsin, shows his wife's sister, Grace Thurtell, was the wife of John McKann of South Dakota. The entry for John McClain shows his daughter-in-law, Grace Thurtell McClain, and her husband, John McClain, were living on their farm and cattle ranch in South Dakota and had five children, John, Grace, Bertha, Glenn, and Henry. She is listed in the 1880 U.S. Census for the Town of Jamestown, Grant County, Wisconsin (SD 2, ED 110, Page 3), enumerated June 2, 1880, as Grace Thurtle, age 21, single, born in Wisconsin, living with her widowed mother, Anna Thurtle, and her siblings Frederick, age 25, a miner, Harriet, age 23, and Belle, age 19, whose occupation is teaching school. Grace and John McClain are listed in the 1900 U.S. Census for Meade County, South Dakota (Volume 11, SD 1, ED 34, Sheet 7, Line 29) living in the second ward of the City of Sturgis, Sturgis Township, Meade County, South Dakota. John McClain is shown as age 46, born in Wisconsin in October 1853, with his father born in Tennessee and his mother in Pennsylvania. He owned their home with no mortgage and had no months of no employment, with his occupation shown as stock raiser. He and his wife, Grace McClain, had been married 19 years according to this census. She is shown as age 40, born in March 1860 in Wisconsin, with her father born in England and her mother in Indiana. She is the mother of five children, all living with their parents. John E. McClain is shown as age 15, born in Wisconsin in May 1885, and at school. The four younger children were all born in South Dakota. Grace L. McClain is 10, born in February 1890, and is also in school. Bertha M. McClain, age 7, born in December 1892, is at school also. Leo G. McClain, age 5 and born in March 1895, and Henry C. McClain, age 3 and born in December 1896, are not yet in school. Grace McClain is listed as head of the household in the 1920 U.S. Census(Volume 23, Enumeration District 175, Sheet 5, Line 17) in Scotch Leap Township, Perkins County, South Dakota. She is shown as age 60 born in Wisconsin, with her father born in England and her mother in North Carolina. She is shown as a farmer, operating a farm she owns on her own account, and is listed as married and able to read and write English. With her is her son, Henry C. McClain, age 22, born in South Dakota, with his father born in the United States and his mother born in Wisconsin. He is shown as single and a farm laborer working on the home farm and is able to read and write English. Grace Thurtell, 1859-1926, born in Wisconsin, is listed among the pioneers in the Sioux Valley Genealogical Society, Sioux Falls, South Dakota 57104, on a web site found in October 1999 at http://www.rootsweb.com/~sdvgs/index19.htm. The web site shows she was issued a Pioneer Certificate at the request of family members or interested parties as a resident in the Dakota Territory prior to statehood in November 1889. A database index of Bureau of Land Management Records found on the internet in January 2000 athttp://www.rootsweb.com/~usgenweb/sd/land/perkins.htm shows that John and Grace McClain and John E. McClain (possibly their son) had five different land patents in Perkins County, South Dakota, all at the 7th Meridian,Township 018 N, Range 012 E, in Sections 8 and 9. John McClain had two homestead patents dated May 26, 1908. The one in Section 8 was for 120 acres, with a document identification number 3645. The same document identification number is also referred to a homestead of 40 acres in Section 9. Document number 108181 dated February 1, 1910, is indexed to cash sales of 120 acres in Section 8 and 40 acres in Section 9 to John E.McClain. Document identification number 447193 dated December 5, 1914,refers to a cash sale of 80 acres to Grace McClain in Section 8. She and John McClain Jr. were photo. Grace Thurtell was listed as "not named" in Edward Brookes Thurtell's household on the 1860 Census at Jamestown, Grant, Wisconsin.² Grace Thurtell was listed in Edward Brookes Thurtell's household on the 1870 Census at Jamestown, Grant, Wisconsin; living next door to Edward's son Walter Thurtle.³ Grace Thurtell was listed as a daughter in Amy Burns's household on the 1880 Census at Jamestown, Grant, Wisconsin.⁴ As of 30 June 1881,her married name was McClain. Grace Thurtell was listed as wife in John McClain Jr.'s household on the 1900 Census at Sturgis, Meade, South Dakota.⁵ Grace Thurtell was listed as the head of a family on the 1910 Census at Lemmon Ward 2, Perkins, South Dakota.⁶ She was listed as the head of a family on the 1920 Census at Scotch Cap Twp, Perkins, South Dakota.⁷

     John Edward McClain was born on 18 May 1885 at Platteville, Grant County, Wisconsin. He was the son of John McClain Jr. and Grace Thurtell. John Edward McClain married Margaret Bigford, daughter of John Wesley Bigford and Margaret Anne Carlin, on 20 January 1923 at Moose Jaw, Saskatchewan, Canada. John Edward McClain died on 23 December 1960 at Vancouver, Burnaby, British Columbia, Canada, at age 75.¹ He was buried after 23 December 1960 at Forest Lawn Memorial Park, Burnaby, Greater Vancouver Regional District, British Columbia, Canada.
     He John E. McClain is shown as age 15, born in Wisconsin in May 1885, and attending school in the 1900 U.S. Census for Meade County, South Dakota(Volume 11, SD 1, ED 34, Sheet 7, Line 29). He is living with his parents, John and Grace McClain, and four younger siblings in the second ward of the City of Sturgis, Sturgis Township, Meade County, South Dakota. The marriage certificate for John Edward McClain shows that he married Margaret Hartry at Moose Jaw, Saskatchewan, Canada, on Saturday, January 20, 1923, and that the marriage was registered in Moose Jaw. Both are shown as being from Swift Current, Saskatchewan. The witnesses were Gow(?) Struson (?) and Louisa Stinson, and the minister's name looks something like J. A. MacKeigan. A note on the marriage certificate from Pearl Sawyer shows the bride was Margaret Bigford. A letter dated October 13, 1999, to Susan Miller from Pearl Sawyer clarified that Margaret Bigford went to live with her oldest sister, Violet, and her husband, Samuel Hartry, after her mother died when Margaret was only one year old. They tried to adopt her, but her father would never agree to it. Throughout her childhood and school years, however, she was known as Margaret Hartry. A 1998 family record from Pearl Sawyer shows John McClain died December 23, 1960, while another family record shows he died January 23, 1960. Both records show he died in Burnaby, British Columbia. His obituary (newspaper unknown) shows he died suddenly of a heart attack at the age of 75 on Dec. 23rd, 1960, in Vancouver, B.C. His death certificate from Vancouver confirms that John Edward McClain died December 23, 1960, in Vancouver, British Columbia, Canada. It shows he was 75 years old on his last birthday and that he was born in Minnesota, U.S.A. It lists his residence as 4424 Frances Street, Burnaby, British Columbia, Canada. A database index of Bureau of Land Management Records found on the internet in January 2000 athttp://www.rootsweb.com/~usgenweb/sd/land/perkins.htm shows that John and Grace McClain and John E. McClain (possibly their son) had five different land patents in Perkins County, South Dakota, all at the 7th Meridian,Township 018 N, Range 012 E, in Sections 8 and 9. John McClain had two homestead patents dated May 26, 1908. The one in Section 8 was for 120acres, with a document identification number 3645. The same document identification number is also referred to a homestead of 40 acres in Section 9. Document number 108181 dated February 1, 1910, is indexed to cash sales of 120 acres in Section 8 and 40 acres in Section 9 to John E.McClain. Document identification number 447193 dated December 5, 1914, refers to a cash sale of 80 acres to Grace McClain in Section 8. John Edward McClain was also known as Johnny. He was listed as a son in John McClain Jr.'s household on the 1900 Census at Sturgis, Meade, South Dakota.² John Edward McClain was listed as a son in John McClain Jr.'s household on the 1910 Census at Daviston, Perkins, South Dakota.³ John Edward McClain was listed as a son in Grace Thurtell's household on the 1910 Census at Lemmon Ward 2, Perkins, South Dakota.⁴ John Edward McClain appeared on the census of 1916 in the household of John McClain Jr. at Swift Current, Saskatchewan, Canada; living next door to son-in-law William Palmer.

     Grace Lula Mcclain was born on 16 February 1890 at Meade County, South Dakota.¹ She was the daughter of John McClain Jr. and Grace Thurtell. Grace Lula Mcclain married Roland Evert Tescher in 1909. Grace Lula Mcclain died on 9 August 1966 at Bison, Perkins County, South Dakota, at age 76.
     She Much of the information about Grace McClain, her husband, and their descendants was received from Pearl McClain Sawyer in 1998. Grace L. McClain is shown as age 10, born in February 1890 in South Dakota, and attending school in the 1900 U.S. Census for Meade County,South Dakota (Volume 11, SD 1, ED 34, Sheet 7, Line 29). She is living with her parents, John and Grace McClain, and four siblings in the second ward of the City of Sturgis, Sturgis Township, Meade County, South Dakota. She is listed as Grace Tescher in the 1920 U.S. Census in Volume 23,Enumeration District 170, Sheet 4, for Duell Township, Perkins County, South Dakota. Roll Tescher is shown as a white male age 33 born in Indiana, with his father born in Indiana and his mother in Kentucky. He is shown as a farmer with a general farm that he rents and operates onhis own account. His wife, Grace Tescher, is shown as age 29, born in South Dakota, with both her parents born in Wisconsin. Both Roll and Grace Tescher can speak, read, and write English. All five of their children are shown as born in South Dakota with their father born in Indiana and their mother in South Dakota. Lee Tescher, their son age 9,and Thelma Tescher, their daughter age 6, attended school in the prioryear. Barbara Tescher, their daughter age 4 1/2, John Tescher, theirson age 2, and their unnamed infant son age 1/12 are not yet in school. An online birth certificate was found for Grace L. McClain in January 2000 on the internet at http://www.state.sd.us/doh/vitalrec. It shows that a delayed birth certificate was filed for her on February 11, 1957,under South Dakota State File Number 770395 showing that Grace L. McClain was born February 16, 1890, in Meade County, South Dakota, the daughter of Grace Thurtell and John McClain. She obtained US Social Security Card at South Dakota; last residence Bison, Perkins, South Dakota. She was listed as a daughter in John McClain Jr.'s household on the 1900 Census at Sturgis, Meade, South Dakota.² As of 1909,her married name was Tescher. Grace Lula Mcclain was listed as wife in Roland Evert Tescher's household on the 1910 Census at Daviston, Perkins, South Dakota.³ Grace Lula Mcclain was listed as wife in Roland Evert Tescher's household on the 1920 Census at Duell, Perkins, South Dakota.⁴ Grace Lula Mcclain was listed as wife in Roland Evert Tescher's household on the 1930 Census at Duell, Perkins, South Dakota.⁵

     Bertha May McClain was born on 12 October 1893 at Sturgis, Meade County, South Dakota.¹ She was the daughter of John McClain Jr. and Grace Thurtell. Bertha May McClain married William Melvin Palmer in August 1914 at Aberdeen, Brown, South Dakota. Bertha May McClain died on 7 November 1974 at Swift Current, Saskatchewan, Canada, at age 81.
     She Bertha M. McClain is shown as age 7, born in South Dakota in December 1892, and attending school in the 1900 U.S. Census for Meade County,South Dakota (Volume 11, SD 1, ED 34, Sheet 7, Line 29). She is living with her parents, John and Grace McClain, and four siblings in the second ward of the City of Sturgis, Sturgis Township, Meade County, South Dakota. An online birth certificate was found for Bertha May McClain in January 2000 on the internet at http://www.state.sd.us/doh/vitalrec. It shows that a delayed birth certificate was filed for her on August 19, 1960,under South Dakota State File Number 783113 showing that Bertha May McClain was born October 12, 1893, in Meade County, South Dakota, the daughter of Grace Thurtell and John McClain. An e-mail from Lynn McElroy in January 2000 advised that the delayed birth certificate was filed for Bertha McClain to prove documentation for her collection of Old Age Pension. Prior to this date, her only proof of birth was her baptism certificate. She advised that as far as her mother, Cleo Palmer Bresnick, could recall, Bertha and William Melville Palmer, whose nickname was Nig, were married in 1914 in Aberdeen, South Dakota. She was listed as a daughter in John McClain Jr.'s household on the 1900 Census at Sturgis, Meade, South Dakota.² Bertha May McClain was listed as a daughter in Grace Thurtell's household on the 1910 Census at Lemmon Ward 2, Perkins, South Dakota.³ As of August 1914,her married name was Palmer. Bertha May McClain appeared on the census of 1916 in the household of William Melvin Palmer at Swift Current, Saskatchewan, Canada; living next door to father-in-law John McClain. Bertha May McClain appeared on the census of 1921 in the household of William Melvin Palmer at Coullee, Swift Current, Saskatchewan, Canada; living next door to father-in-law John McClain.

     Leo Glenn McClain married Ruth (?). Leo Glenn McClain was born on 29 October 1894 at Sturgis, Meade, South Dakota, also reported as 29 Oct 1895. He was the son of John McClain Jr. and Grace Thurtell. Leo Glenn McClain married Mary (?) before 1942. Leo Glenn McClain died on 8 March 1972 at Colfax, Placer, California, at age 77.¹
     He The date and place of birth of Glen McClain and the first name of his wife were received from Pearl Sawyer in 1998. She had no further information on this branch of the family. He is shown as Leo G. McClain, age 5 and born in South Dakota in March 1895, in the 1900 U.S. Census for Meade County, South Dakota (Volume 11,SD 1, ED 34, Sheet 7, Line 29). He is living with his parents, John and Grace McClain, and four siblings in the second ward of the City of Sturgis, Sturgis Township, Meade County, South Dakota. Although delayed birth certificates were filed between 1956 and 1960 for his siblings Grace, Bertha, and Henry McClain, no delayed birth certificate was found on the internet listing at http://www.state.sd.us/doh/vitalrec/birt.../index.cfm for Glen or Leo Glen McClain. Birth records were not filed in South Dakota until 1905. Leo Glenn McClain also went by the name of Glenn. He obtained US Social Security Card at Oregon; last residence Colfax, Placer, California. He was listed as a son in John McClain Jr.'s household on the 1900 Census at Sturgis, Meade, South Dakota.² Leo Glenn McClain was listed as a son in Grace Thurtell's household on the 1910 Census at Lemmon Ward 2, Perkins, South Dakota.³ Leo Glenn McClain appeared on the census of 1916 in the household of John McClain Jr. at Swift Current, Saskatchewan, Canada; living next door to son-in-law William Palmer. In 1921 Glen McClain passport application. Leo Glenn McClain was listed as a laborer of odd jobs at the Vernon Township camp on the 1930 Census at Vernon, Sutter, California.⁴ In 1942 at U.S. World War II Draft Registration, Jacksonville, Oregon.

     Henry Clyde McClain was born on 13 February 1897 at Sturgis, Meade County, South Dakota.¹ He was the son of John McClain Jr. and Grace Thurtell. Henry Clyde McClain married Ruby J. Houston, daughter of Albert Houston and Alice Josephine Meader, before 1924. Henry Clyde McClain and Ruby J. Houston were divorced before November 1929. Henry Clyde McClain died on 19 November 1958 at San Pablo, Contra Costa, California, at age 61.²
     He Henry C. McClain is shown as age 3 and born in South Dakota in December 1896 in the 1900 U.S. Census for Meade County, South Dakota (Volume 11,SD 1, ED 34, Sheet 7, Line 29). He is living with his parents, John and Grace McClain, and four older siblings in the second ward of the City of Sturgis, Sturgis Township, Meade County, South Dakota. Grace McClain is listed as head of the household in the 1920 U.S. Census (Volume 23, Enumeration District 175, Sheet 5, Line 17) in Scotch LeapTownship, Perkins County, South Dakota. She is shown as age 60 born in Wisconsin, with her father born in England and her mother in North Carolina. She is shown as a farmer, operating a farm she owns on her own account, and is listed as married and able to read and write English. With her is her son, Henry C. McClain, age 22, born in South Dakota, with his father born in the United States and his mother born in Wisconsin. He is shown as single and a farm laborer working on the home farm and isable to read and write English. Records received from Pearl Sawyer in 1998 show Henry Clyde McClain was born in Sturgis, South Dakota, on February 13, 1897, and died November 19, 1958, in San Pablo, California, and that his wife's name was Ruby. She had no further information on this family. An online birth certificate was found for Henry Clyde McClain in January 2000 on the internet at http://www.state.sd.us/doh/vitalrec. It shows that a delayed birth certificate was filed for him on October 8, 1956, under South Dakota State File Number 768655 showing that Henry Clyde McClain was born February 13, 1897, in Meade County, South Dakota, the son of Grace Thurtell and John McClain. The California death index found on the internet in August 2000 athttp://userdb.rootsweb.com/ca/death/search.cgi shows that Henry ClydeMcClain was born February 13, 1897, in South Dakota and that his mother's maiden name was Thurtell and that his father's last name was McClain. It shows he died November 19, 1958, at age 61 in Contra Costa County,California, and that his Social Security number was 558-03-5773. He obtained US Social Security Card; according to the CA death index. He was listed as a son in John McClain Jr.'s household on the 1900 Census at Sturgis, Meade, South Dakota.³ Henry Clyde McClain was listed as a son in Grace Thurtell's household on the 1910 Census at Lemmon Ward 2, Perkins, South Dakota.⁴ Henry Clyde McClain was listed as a son in Grace Thurtell's household on the 1920 Census at Scotch Cap Twp, Perkins, South Dakota.⁵ Henry Clyde McClain was listed as a boarder with the Emmett Crow family on the 1930 Census at Lead, Lawrence, South Dakota.⁶